Hechtia tillandsioides

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Hechtia tillandsioides

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Re: Hechtia tillandsioides

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Re: Hechtia tillandsioides

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Liked it so much, I added another:
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Last year's plant, took the summer heat like a champ. A little yellowed compared to the newbie above (in shade at the nursery) but otherwise doing great:
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Pairing looks good D))
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A few more kicking about at the nursery. Tempted to buy another. D))
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Caved and bought another last year, to make it a trio.
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They all did fine this winter, no protection whatsoever. Had no issues last summer either, very impressed with these. :)
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